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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.77, 831.78 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.77, 831.78 and 354.10 is: 488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.77 : 831.78 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.77/831.78 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.77x = 831.78 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.77x = 294,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,533.30/602.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.63

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